Plein Air Rockies 2010 Calendar of Events

Our festival features activities and events geared for persons of all ages!

Prelude Art Exhibition
· Prelude to Plein Air Rockies
8/7/10 through 8/26/10
CAC Fine Art Gallery 423 W. Elkhorn Ave.
Features plein air & studio works by PAR 2010 artists

Painting Event
· Official Painting Period
     8/14/10 through 8/27/10
     Watch the artists paint in the surrounding area
     Check in with the CAC to find out their locations
· PAR 2010 Kid’s Paint Out
     8/19/10
     Performance Park 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
     Children ages 5 and up can try their hand at painting "en plein air"
     Children should wear old clothes to paint in, a brimmed hat and bring or have applied sunscreen. Materials will be provided.
     A $5 donation per student will be collected to cover art supplies. Class size is limited, and pre-registration is suggested.
     970.586.9203 or info@estesarts.com.
     Sponsored by the Rocky Card
· Nocturne Paint Out
     8/23/10
     8:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Estes Park’s downtown district
     Come see the artists paint at night!
· Paint the Town 8/26/10
     9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Estes Park’s downtown district
     Come see the artists ‘Paint Out’ in downtown!

Opening Day & Art Exhibition
· Quick Draw & Live Auction
     8/28/10
     Riverside Plaza 8:30 AM
     Experience the fast paced 90 minute ‘Quick Draw’
     followed by a live auction of the “wet” paintings.
     Auction Preview Begins approx. at 10:00 AM
     PAR Live Auction Begins approx. at 10:30 AM
· Show Opening & Awards, Ceremonies
PAR 2010 Exhibition & Sale and PAR 2010/SourceTek Miniature Show & Sale
     8/28/10
     Festivities begin at 12:00 Noon, Awards at 4:00 PM , Reception 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
     CAC Fine Art Gallery 423 W. Elkhorn Ave.
     Meet the artists and join in the celebration

PAR 2010 Exhibitions & Sale
· Art Exhibition, Miniature Show & Sale
     Continues through October 3, 2010 at the CAC Fine Art Gallery

Download a PAR 2010 events calendar here.